da pixbet: Former Liverpool star Mamadou Sakho has made a surprise move to Georgian side FC Torpedo Kutaisi.
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Sakho made his name at PSG and LiverpoolDefender left Montpellier in late 2023Now joins Georgia outfit FC Torpedo KutaisiWHAT HAPPENED?
The 34-year-old has been without a club since leaving Montpellier by mutual consent last November. Sakho has been on the lookout for a new team and now the ex-Paris Saint-Germain defender will link up with former Blackburn Rovers manager Steve Kean at Torpedo. It is clear they have big plans for the former France international.
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The Georgian side's Instagram post reads: "Mamadou Sakho’s Contract Has Been Agreed. After playing for Paris Saint-Germain, Liverpool, Crystal Palace, and Montpellier, Mamadou Sakho will now join Torpedo Kutaisi. Mamadou Sakho and Torpedo Kutaisi negotiated on all aspects of his transfer. The player will not only help Torpedo Kutaisi win trophies, but he will also serve as an ambassador to the international football community. He will be involved in the development of Torpedo Academy, serving as a mentor to young players and ensuring their professional growth."
THE BIGGER PICTURE
The former Crystal Palace man has reportedly been offered a two-year deal, with the option of a third season. The Georgian side are hoping Sakho's arrival, which is arguably the Erovnuli Liga's most high profile transfer of all time, will attract other big-name players to the division.
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Centre-back Sakho, who has racked up 400 appearances during his lengthy club career, could make his Torpedo debut as early as June 28 when they take on Dinamo Batumi in the Georgian Super Cup semi-final.